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[Toy Fair ’14] NECA’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Planet of the Apes’ Figures!

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NECA pulled back the curtain at the ongoing Toy Fair in New York their Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes action figure line.

Available summer 2014, the program will include a wide assortment of collectible products designed to excite audiences of all ages such as action figures, giftware, apparel, accessories and more.

The new product lines will be made available to coincide with the release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and will incorporate characters and elements from both the classic movies as well as the newest installment. Items will feature fan-favorite characters Caesar, Koba, Maurice, Cornelius and the rest of the world’s most well-known primates.

“Dr. Zaius” and a Soldier Ape” from the original franchise. Zaius serves a dual role in Ape society, as Minister of Science in charge of advancing ape knowledge, and also as Chief Defender of the Faith. In the latter role, he has access to ancient scrolls and other information not given to the ape masses. – Wiki.

You’ll also see a few hairy gents from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, such as Koba, opening in theaters July 11.

Photos courtesy of Figiures.com.

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‘Round the Decay’ – Creature Feature Comedy Stars Damian Maffei and Melody Kay

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Pictured: Damian Maffei

Fresh new label Dreamscape Productions has announced the upcoming creature feature comedy Round the Decay, with Deadline bringing us the first casting news this afternoon.

Melody Kay (The NeverEnding Story III) will star alongside Victoria Mirrer (Everwinter Night), Phil Duran (“Breaking Bad”), Damian Maffei (HauntThe Strangers: Prey at Night), Sarah Nicklin (The Black MassGarden of Eden), and Rodger Clarke (Red Dead Redemption II).

Round the Decay follows “Kenzie (Victoria Mirrer) as she gets entangled in a sinister plot in the sleepy town of Newport Valley to get closure on her broken engagement.”

Here’s the full official plot synopsis…

“When prominent locals take in a lost hiker, Kenzie, newcomer Roz and mysterious outsider Munroe find themselves caught between the leaders of the town’s factions and entangled in an ancient sinister plot dating back to its founder that threatens the survival of the town and their lives.”

Adam Newman wrote the script and is also directing the horror film.

Round the Decay is produced by Newman, Hansson, Jay Voishnis, Jon Balanoff, and Adam McDonald; and executive produced by Sean Ward, CEO of Dreamscape.

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